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NG05 UOK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,947 mi
Last recorded141,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 UOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 141,947 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 141,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 139,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 3,000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 138,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 136,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads due in approx 6,000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 136,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads due in approx 6,000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 135,231 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 135,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount split (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 134,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 133,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 120,692 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,764 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported ok.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLE BROKEN.NO LEAKS

NSR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLE BROKEN.NO LEAKS

NSR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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NG05 UOK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG05 UOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG05 UOK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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